Related Articles

The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and Major League Soccer (MLS) are among the many North American soccer leaders who have committed to support and participate in Soccerex USA, the two day industry gathering in Miami this November that is set to be the definitive business event for the soccer industry in the Americas.

Over 1,400 executives from around the world will gather on 15th& 16th November for this important conference to hear from key soccer decision makers including CONCACAF President, Victor Montagliani, and MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, speaking alongside club owners, brand directors and soccer legends at Miami’s iconic Marlins Park.

The event will also include an exhibition of over 80 international organisations showcasing the latest soccer business, performance and technology innovations, supported by a programme of structured and informal networking events to create a rarefied business environment for the soccer community.

CONCACAF, MLS and USSF have committed to be platinum level partners of the event, lending their support in shaping the programme as part of an advisory board that includes directors from LaLiga, SL Benfica and Red Bull, and inviting their member associations, clubs and partners.

They are joined as official supporters of the event by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), with FMF President, Yon De Luisa sharing his insights into the successful United Bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the NWSL Managing Director, Amanda Duffy, set to speak alongside CONCACAF’s Head of Women’s Football, Karina Le Blanc about the growth of the women’s game.

CONCACAF’s senior delegation will also include General Secretary, Philippe Moggio, and Chief of Football Officer, Manolo Zubiria, discussing the success of CONCACAF competitions such as the Scotiabank Champions League.

MLS will also have a significant presence on the programme with Managing Director of MLS Business Ventures, Gary Stevenson, VP of Fan Engagement, Amanda Vandervort, and Senior Director, Properties, James Ruth, speaking about innovation, fan culture and eSports respectively.

Other high level speakers in a programme that will undoubtedly set the agenda for soccer’s growth across the continent include Inter Miami CF Co-owner Jorge Mas, LaLiga President Javier Tebas, and Relevent Executive Chairman, Charlie Stillitano. They will be joined by senior directors from Minnesota United, Portland Timbers, Orlando City and Nashville SC and from top international clubs such as FC Bayern Munich, Club America, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Juventus.

Commenting on the upcoming event, Soccerex Co-Founder, Rita Revie said, “We are thrilled to be returning to the US and to be bringing Soccerex to beautiful Miami, a city at the heart of soccer’s growth across the continent. We are proud to call upon the support of CONCACAF, MLS, US Soccer and all our different regional and international partners. Together we will deliver an event that will unite the soccer community and shape the future of the game in the US and beyond.”

Soccerex has served the global soccer industry for over two decades, developing a reputation as the market leader having connected over 60,000 executives through events, spanning five continents, providing a platform for learning, development and commercial growth within the game.

Soccerex USA is sponsored by the London Football Exchange, the world’s first fully integrated soccer club stock exchange and marketplace, and hosted in partnership with General American Capital Partners who will be hosting two satellite events – a Celebrity Beach Soccer Match & World Futbol Gala – in Miami on November 17.